Word
hinge, n.
(hinges)
freq. cnt. 3
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
<noun.artifact>
freq. cnt.: 3
freq. cnt.: 3
flexible joint
hinge
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
hinge
semantic pointers
part holonym
bi-fold door
car door
outside door, exterior door
French door
gate
swinging door, swing door
hyponym
butt hinge
strap hinge, joint hinge
tee hinge, T hinge
hypernym
joint
part meronym
pintle
a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
<noun.state>
hinge
sample sentences
"his absence is the hinge of our plan"
semantic pointers
hypernym
circumstance